Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator

About the role

Silver Hill Asphalt of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to support production at our asphalt plants. The position requires a safety-focused, action-oriented individual who pays attention to detail and excels at teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Operate machinery within the asphalt plant
• Proactively learn plant functions and operations
• Obtain all knowledge to complete assigned tasks
• Take direction from and work in a team with all other site personnel
• Cross train to learn all jobs of plant and be able to substitute when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED)
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification
• 5 years of plant experience

Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience

• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification
• 5 years of plant experience

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Rarely required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Rarely required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Vibration
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Noise level is usually loud

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Pay

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

Schedule

Hours and schedule will be determined based on the needs of the department and the employee's availability.